ISBN Registration Groups: A Complete Guide to Country and Language Codes
Learn how ISBN registration groups work and why the country codes in your ISBN matter for global book distribution and publisher identification.
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What is ISBN Prefix 979 and Bookland? Must-Know Facts for Authors
Discover the mystery behind Bookland and the ISBN prefix 979. Learn why this new prefix matters for authors and how it affects your book sales.
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How to Fix and Add Your Book Metadata to Public ISBN Databases
Struggling to get your book’s metadata on Google Books or other ISBN databases? Many publishers don’t realize that simply assigning an ISBN through agencies like Bowker doesn’t automatically make their book information publicly accessible. This guide reveals how book metadata actually flows between ISBN agencies and major databases, why Google Books can take months to index your information, and most importantly—a simple two-step solution using Open Library to make your book discoverable across multiple platforms immediately, even before publication.
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The Truth About ISBN Assignment Services: A Guide for Self-Publishing Authors
In the world of self-publishing, few topics generate as much confusion as ISBNs (International Standard Book Numbers). As someone actively…
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How to Copyright a Book Before Publishing
Do I need to copyright my book? This is a question many authors ask. The short answer is yes! As…
